Engineering Trainer Assessor (Full Training Available)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Training

Teachers' Pension

Mileage/Travel

Progression

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking an Engineering Trainer Assessor to support engineering apprentices on employer sites and at college in the Cambridge area. You will deliver coaching, assess knowledge and skills, and help learners progress with full training provided.

The ideal candidate holds a Level 3 Engineering qualification, has strong hands-on engineering experience, and either an assessor qualification (TAQA/A1/CAVA) or is willing to work towards one.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Engineering (or relevant vocational area).
• Industry experience and strong understanding of workplace standards.
• Assessor qualification (TAQA / A1 / CAVA) or willingness to work towards.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel around the Cambridge area.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of engineering apprentices and support them through to completion.
• Deliver coaching/training and assess knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace.
• Complete progress reviews with learners and employers, setting targets and timescales.
• Support learners through gateway and endpoint assessment preparation.

Skills

Engineering experience

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Assessor qualification (TAQA / A1 / CAVA) or willingness to work towards

Job description

Engineering Trainer Assessor (Full Training Available)

Salary: 28,000 - 36,000 + Full Training + Teachers' Pension + Mileage/Travel + Progression + Excellent Benefits.

Field based; commutable from Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket, St Neots, Huntingdon, Royston, Saffron Walden and surrounding areas. Travel to employer sites required.

Are you an Engineering professional with strong industry experience looking to move into a training / assessing role where you can support apprentices and help them progress through their qualification?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established Work Based Learning team as an Engineering Trainer Assessor. You will receive full training into teaching to take the next step in your career and help shape the next generation of engineers.

This role offers a great mix of autonomy and support. You'll be the key point of contact for learners and employers, building relationships, setting targets, completing progress reviews and ensuring the training plan is robust and up to date. If you already hold TAQA/A1 you'll hit the ground running, but support to complete or refresh assessor qualifications can be available.

You will deliver training on employer sites and at college as required, assess competence and knowledge, and receive full training into teaching.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Engineering qualification, strong hands‑on engineering experience, and be confident working with employers and learners. You'll also need a full driving licence and be comfortable travelling between sites.

The Role

• Manage a caseload of engineering apprentices and support them through to completion.
• Deliver coaching/training and assess knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace.
• Complete progress reviews with learners and employers, setting targets and timescales.
• Support learners through gateway and endpoint assessment preparation.

The Person

• Level 3 qualification in Engineering (or relevant vocational area).
• Industry experience and strong understanding of workplace standards.
• Assessor qualification (TAQA / A1 / CAVA) or willingness to work towards.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel around the Cambridge area.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.